Rolex Nicknames - Your Real Opinion?

[GolfJunkie]

I don’t mind Pepsi, Coke, Rootbeer, Bluesy. But hearing adults refer to their watch as a batgirl or Cookie Monster is ridiculous imo.

[173rdabn]

Kinda pointless.

[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by ganagati

It seems that the poll results show that the majority of people are not fans of the nicknames given to the watches.

In my personal opinion, some of the nicknames, such as "coke," "pepsi," and "kermit," make sense due to their color associations. However, others, such as "batgirl," "green lantern," "black panther," and "bluesy," do not seem to fit and are unnecessary.

At the end of the day, though, these nicknames have become a distraction from the watches themselves and have caused unnecessary division among people, which is why i voted that i don't like them.

I'm so sorry brother. Results of those polls Do not properly reflect or represent what the community actually thinks on the subject of those polls. It's just the reality. There are various variables at play, And there are various reasons, some of which include factors that seem to increase the likelihood of responses from certain individuals and certain groups in those polls.

For instance, polls regarding preferences for submariners versus submariner dates, or black ceramic daytonas versus white ceramic daytonas. People with regular submariners or block daytonas jump to the opportunity to contend that they prefer one over the other. But in reality, with sales and interests in the overall community, it's pretty clear that more people prefer a submariner date or a white dial Daytona. This is just to give you a taste of what I'm talking about.

There was a funny post I remember reading back where a user said that one of the few things you are to do as soon as you get a black Daytona is start a few threads on why the black Daytona is better than the white Daytona. . But you won't see that with a white Daytona purchaser. Think about it.

Anyway, back to the nicknames -- before I even saw who responded to this particular thread, I already anticipated the few usual suspects who would jump at the opportunity to bash the nicknames and indirectly bash the people who use those nicknames. For whatever reason, It appears that the majority of users who actually use the nickname couldn't care less to jump and defend it or they just don't care to participate to give their input, whereas the people who apparently aren't big fans of these nicknames are more likely to chime in with their negative thoughts about such use. Thats it.

Have a lovely day

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[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by padi56

Talking about sense the only factor with names like Hulk or Kermit is the colour green,so why not call them simply the green insert sub and green dial sub.

Sorry Peter, not too much sense there again, respectfully. Your question / statement erroneously appears to preassume that nicknames are assigned when there is no alternatives. The question falls flat on its face.... The whole point of a nickname is to assign another, alternative name to the person or objects original name.

Heres an official definition: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name.

I appreciate and acknowledge your suggestion or proposal for alternative names for the green submariners. You can try to see if you can get the "green insert sub" to stick, But I think you're going to fail, as we already have these established nicknames going for over a decade, as previously mentioned.

Also, instead of using the soft drinks as nicknames, why not just call it a brown GMT or a red and blue GMT, by your very logic. Those nicknames also reference brands/sodas that advertise colors that are similar to the Rolex references, Not otherwise related in any way to those actual references whatsoever. Same thing goes with The hulk and Kermit. Objects that have nothing to do with the brand but they share similar color configurations that relates to the Rolex reference.

I'm not really with the simple color reference, but if you have suggestions in the future, I will stand beside you to support your proposed nicknames. But you got to try a little bit better than that.

Perhaps you can chime in on suggestions for future references once released. God bless you.

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[hondauk]

I hate the nicknames. Don’t even see the logic to some of them.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

I'm so sorry brother. Results of those polls Do not properly reflect or represent what the community actually thinks on the subject of those polls. It's just the reality. There are various variables at play, And there are various reasons, some of which include factors that seem to increase the likelihood of responses from certain individuals and certain groups in those polls.

For instance, polls regarding preferences for submariners versus submariner dates, or black ceramic daytonas versus white ceramic daytonas. People with regular submariners or block daytonas jump to the opportunity to contend that they prefer one over the other. But in reality, with sales and interests in the overall community, it's pretty clear that more people prefer a submariner date or a white dial Daytona. This is just to give you a taste of what I'm talking about.

There was a funny post I remember reading back where a user said that one of the few things you are to do as soon as you get a black Daytona is start a few threads on why the black Daytona is better than the white Daytona. . But you won't see that with a white Daytona purchaser. Think about it.

Anyway, back to the nicknames -- before I even saw who responded to this particular thread, I already anticipated the few usual suspects who would jump at the opportunity to bash the nicknames and indirectly bash the people who use those nicknames. For whatever reason, It appears that the majority of users who actually use the nickname couldn't care less to jump and defend it or they just don't care to participate to give their input, whereas the people who apparently aren't big fans of these nicknames are more likely to chime in with their negative thoughts about such use. Thats it.

Have a lovely day

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Your fervent multi-post nickname advocacy is duly noted. Thanks

[Aquinas]

I’d be alright with nicknames in general. However, why is it all cartoon figures, sodas, and silly diminutives? Makes you think the average mental age of Rolex owners is around 12.

[dubins930]

I think the names are stupid….
However, watching how bent out of shape grown men get over them is entertaining. I vote to keep them.

[JoeJoeBobo]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

I'm so sorry brother. Results of those polls Do not properly reflect or represent what the community actually thinks on the subject of those polls. It's just the reality. There are various variables at play, And there are various reasons, some of which include factors that seem to increase the likelihood of responses from certain individuals and certain groups in those polls.

For instance, polls regarding preferences for submariners versus submariner dates, or black ceramic daytonas versus white ceramic daytonas. People with regular submariners or block daytonas jump to the opportunity to contend that they prefer one over the other. But in reality, with sales and interests in the overall community, it's pretty clear that more people prefer a submariner date or a white dial Daytona. This is just to give you a taste of what I'm talking about.

There was a funny post I remember reading back where a user said that one of the few things you are to do as soon as you get a black Daytona is start a few threads on why the black Daytona is better than the white Daytona. . But you won't see that with a white Daytona purchaser. Think about it.

Anyway, back to the nicknames -- before I even saw who responded to this particular thread, I already anticipated the few usual suspects who would jump at the opportunity to bash the nicknames and indirectly bash the people who use those nicknames. For whatever reason, It appears that the majority of users who actually use the nickname couldn't care less to jump and defend it or they just don't care to participate to give their input, whereas the people who apparently aren't big fans of these nicknames are more likely to chime in with their negative thoughts about such use. Thats it.

Have a lovely day

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So are you saying nicknames are good but polls for or against nicknames are bad?

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree I can live with the old Coke, Pepsi,and Root Beer, as they have been around for many decades, but most of these child like comic book stupid names today for Rolex watches, they all seem to make Rolex watches into more like Micky-mouse watches. Myself been learning about the history of the RWC for well over 50 years,and wearing and enjoying wearing Rolex watches almost daily over those years and all without the use of most of todays stupid nicknames.

So the old nick names are ok but the new ones aren’t? When will the new ones be old enough to be ok?

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

I'm so sorry brother. Results of those polls Do not properly reflect or represent what the community actually thinks on the subject of those polls. It's just the reality. There are various variables at play, And there are various reasons, some of which include factors that seem to increase the likelihood of responses from certain individuals and certain groups in those polls.

For instance, polls regarding preferences for submariners versus submariner dates, or black ceramic daytonas versus white ceramic daytonas. People with regular submariners or block daytonas jump to the opportunity to contend that they prefer one over the other. But in reality, with sales and interests in the overall community, it's pretty clear that more people prefer a submariner date or a white dial Daytona. This is just to give you a taste of what I'm talking about.

There was a funny post I remember reading back where a user said that one of the few things you are to do as soon as you get a black Daytona is start a few threads on why the black Daytona is better than the white Daytona. . But you won't see that with a white Daytona purchaser. Think about it.

Anyway, back to the nicknames -- before I even saw who responded to this particular thread, I already anticipated the few usual suspects who would jump at the opportunity to bash the nicknames and indirectly bash the people who use those nicknames. For whatever reason, It appears that the majority of users who actually use the nickname couldn't care less to jump and defend it or they just don't care to participate to give their input, whereas the people who apparently aren't big fans of these nicknames are more likely to chime in with their negative thoughts about such use. Thats it.

Have a lovely day

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What data do you rely on to say members of this forum prefer a sub date?

[Filipão]

Originally Posted by A-Wax

Mixed opinion for me. Coke and Pepsi make sense, the superhero ones aren't to my taste, and I have an abiding hatred of "bluesy".

Why not Blue/Red or Black/Red?

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by A-Wax

Mixed opinion for me. Coke and Pepsi make sense, the superhero ones aren't to my taste, and I have an abiding hatred of "bluesy".

I agree, bluesy is awful.

[Driver8]

Nicknames, and the childish rush to force new ones whenever a new model is released, are pure infantile garbage IMO. But each to their own.

Happy New Year.

[jitdc]

I think the nick names are silly but they are much easier to remember than reference numbers.

It may or may not have been stated here yet but they are just watches after all, of which there are literally millions to choose from. Not a life or death necessity, so a little levity should be permissible imho.


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[inadeje]

These nicknames have clearly stirred-up a hornet’s nest on TRF. Unmistakably a divisive topic and one in which the “No’s” are currently trouncing the moniker lovers.

We’ve still got another few hundred members whose vote is yet uncast

[sski]

i am neutral on the whole nickname saga; it's a sign of the times I guess. having said that, if 'pepsi' is ok with the collector community, then why not 'Starbucks' ???

[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by JoeJoeBobo

So are you saying nicknames are good but polls for or against nicknames are bad?

Huh?

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[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by mountainjogger

What data do you rely on to say members of this forum prefer a sub date?

You're so clever.

Members of this forum or buyers in general? "Data"? What data do I have that the Rolex DJs are the best sellers or the company manufacturers about a million watches annually...

Try again later. Take care

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[Jamhot]

It is not the nicknames I have a problem with, it is the fact that people try to impose multiple nicknames on one reference model. The Batman is the Batman regardless of metal or bracelet. Otherwise, the SkyGirl or Dategirl should be in use as well. How else would we know if its jubilee or oyster? Also, if the community cannot decide between Green Lantern or Sprite, it can be argued that it doesnt deserve a nickname. Kermit or Starbucks, pick your poison. If you cant choose one nickname, then just keep it to yourself.

[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by Jamhot

It is not the nicknames I have a problem with, it is the fact that people try to impose multiple nicknames on one reference model. The Batman is the Batman regardless of metal or bracelet. Otherwise, the SkyGirl or Dategirl should be in use as well. How else would we know if its jubilee or oyster? Also, if the community cannot decide between Green Lantern or Sprite, it can be argued that it doesnt deserve a nickname. Kermit or Starbucks, pick your poison. If you cant choose one nickname, then just keep it to yourself.

Let me help out...

It's sprite, it's Starbucks not Kermit and not Cermit....

It's Batman and Batgirl....

No on the Sky-Dweller....

Take care

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[Jamhot]

Thats exactly my point. No one disputes Pepsi or Hulk. The nickname is clear. Where other nicknames exist for one reference, its basically a free for all. Batgirl is disputed. Green Lantern is disputed. So that reference shouldnt have one. Simple as that.

[Me4u2night]

Don’t really care. Call it what you like and I’ll call it what I like.

[Langeholic]

Originally Posted by donas

I don't mind a few of the "originals" (Pepsi, Root beer, Kermit) but it has become so ridiculously forced it is just silly....or sickening, which ever you prefer.

TRF 2022 - my AD called, they have the new GOO GOO GA GA with Sprinkles, I don't want it but it's a good investment, should I buy it?

OH MY GOD. Sprinkles. From now on, we shall refer to any reference on a Jubilee bracelet as, “with sprinkles”. So, the BLRO on Jubilee would be “Icy Hot with sprinkles”

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

I don’t mind Pepsi, Coke, Rootbeer, Bluesy. But hearing adults refer to their watch as a batgirl or Cookie Monster is ridiculous imo.

[slillestrand]

I don't like all of them....but many I do enjoy so my vote is to keep them.

[JoeJoeBobo]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

Huh?

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Originally Posted by JacksonRain

You're so clever.

Members of this forum or buyers in general? "Data"? What data do I have that the Rolex DJs are the best sellers or the company manufacturers about a million watches annually...

Try again later. Take care

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Originally Posted by JacksonRain

Let me help out...

It's sprite, it's Starbucks not Kermit and not Cermit....

It's Batman and Batgirl....

No on the Sky-Dweller....

Take care

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At least you got that post count up.

[FreshPrince14]

Agreed. It's all a bit sad if you ask me.

The names Coke and Pepsi have been used for years to describe the GMT. That has a pretty organic feel about it. Great way to distinguish and a humorous reference to the big cola brand battle.

But this modern day notion of instantly having to chose a nickname for any colourful Rolex is just a bit sad, especially associating a watch with a comic book hero... And Starbucks?! Very weird.

I'll happily quote the reference number or as you say, BLNR, etc. If you don't know what I'm referring to I'd rather say "black and blue GMT" than use a poxy forced nickname.

Cheapens the brand if you ask me.

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[KeithP]

I just love that there’s a poll on this, and I keep smiling when I look at the results.
Bonus we get a couple of solid gold Padi rants

[John Fugate]